Funeral services for J. T. Sullivan, 79, are 10:00 AM Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Minister James Guy and Mr. Lance Harris will officiate. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Sullivan was born August 13, 1932 in Sikes, LA and passed away on May 19, 2012, in West Monroe, LA. He was a machine operator for Georgia Pacific and retired with over 38 years of service, and attended the Baptist Church. J. T. was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, and 2 brothers. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Opal Alexander Sullivan; 2 daughters, Theresa Paddie and Victoria Durrant and husband, Jimmie; son, Jerry Sullivan and wife Connie; 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, James and Jack Sullivan; and numerous nieces and nephews. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 PM Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.